2021 Las Vegas Lights FC season
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Las Vegas Lights FC 2021 soccer season
Principal OwnerBrett Lashbrook
Head coachSteve Cherundolo
StadiumCashman Field
USLWestern Conference: 9th
| 2021 season | |||
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| Principal Owner | Brett Lashbrook | ||
| Head coach | Steve Cherundolo | ||
| Stadium | Cashman Field | ||
| USL | Western Conference: 9th | ||
| USL Cup Playoffs | DNQ | ||
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The 2021 Las Vegas Lights FC season was the club's fourth season, and their fourth season in the United Soccer League Championship (USLC), the second division of American soccer.[1]
During the offseason, the Lights became the USL affiliate with Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer.[2] As a part of this deal, the Lights acquired to serve as head coach for the Lights,[3] replacing former manager Frank Yallop.[4]
Roster
- As of September 14, 2021[5]
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  USA |
Phillip Ejimadu |
| 2 | FW | USA |
Julian Gaines ([A]) |
| 3 | DF |  SEN |
Mohamed Traore ([A]) |
| 4 | DF | USA |
CC Uche |
| 5 | DF | SEN |
Mamadou Fall ([A]) |
| 6 | MF | USA |
Nathan Sepulveda |
| 7 | MF |  MEX |
Bruce El-mesmari |
| 10 | MF | MEX |
Danny Trejo |
| 11 | FW |  SLV |
Roberto Molina |
| 12 | GK | USA |
Donovan Palomares ([B]) |
| 13 | DF | USA |
Diego Rosales ([B]) |
| 14 | DF | USA |
Eric Iloski |
| 15 | MF | USA |
Tristan Weber |
| 16 | FW | USA |
Danny Musovski ([A]) |
| 17 | MF |  GHA |
Michael Yeboah (on loan from Accra Great Olympics) |
| 18 | DF | USA |
Erik Dueñas ([A]) |
| 19 | MF | USA |
Bryce Duke ([A]) |
| 20 | MF |  SLE |
Frank Daroma |
| 21 | FW | USA |
Christian Torres ([A]) |
| 22 | FW | GHA |
Kwadwo Opoku ([A]) |
| 23 | MF | USA |
Christopher Jaime ([B]) |
| 24 | DF | USA |
Alvaro Quezada ([A]) |
| 25 | DF | USA |
Paul Son ([B]) |
| 26 | FW | USA |
Cal Jennings ([A]) |
| 27 | DF | USA |
Armando Avila ([B]) |
| 28 | DF | USA |
Tony Leone ([A]) |
| 29 | MF | USA |
Marvin Gamez ([B]) |
| 30 | GK | SLV |
Tomas Romero ([A]) |
| 31 | MF | USA |
Dylan Presto ([B]) |
| 33 | FW | MEX |
Julián Vázquez |
| 34 | MF | USA |
Mauricio Gutierrez ([B]) |
| 35 | GK | USA |
Alex Rando |
| 42 | DF |  ISR |
Dekel Keinan |
| 44 | MF |  CAN |
Raheem Edwards ([A]) |
- ^ On loan from MLS affiliate side Los Angeles FC
- ^ On loan from the Los Angeles FC academy
Staff
| Title | Name | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Brett Lashbrook | United States |
| Head coach | Steve Cherundolo | United States |
Competitions
USL Championship
Main article: 2021 USL Championship season
Standings
| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | PC | LA Galaxy II | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 55 | 57 | −2 | 39 |
| 12 | PC | Tacoma Defiance | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 41 | −4 | 39 |
| 13 | PC | Sacramento Republic FC | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 42 | −6 | 36 |
| 14 | MT | Real Monarchs | 32 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 28 | 56 | −28 | 22 |
| 15 | PC | Las Vegas Lights FC | 32 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 41 | 77 | −36 | 21 |
Source: USL Championship
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal differential; 4) total points earned against in-division opponents; 5) total regular season wins against in-division opponents; 6) total goal differential against in-division opponents; 7) total goals scored against in-division opponents; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal differential; 4) total points earned against in-division opponents; 5) total regular season wins against in-division opponents; 6) total goal differential against in-division opponents; 7) total goals scored against in-division opponents; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Match results
On March 30, 2021, the Las Vegas Lights released a modified regular season schedule to compensate for the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[6]
All times are in Pacific Standard Time.
May
LA Galaxy II v Las Vegas Lights FC
| May 5 1 | LA Galaxy II | 5–0 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Carson, California |
| 7:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Referee: Mark Allatin |
Sacramento Republic FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| May 12 2 | Sacramento Republic FC | 3–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM |
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Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 2,313 |
Phoenix Rising FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| May 22 3 | Phoenix Rising FC | 5–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Chandler, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Report |
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Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Michael Radchuk | |
| Note: Stadium limited to 50% capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions | ||||
San Diego Loyal SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| May 29 4 | San Diego Loyal SC | 2–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | San Diego, California |
| 7:30 PM | Report |
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Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 2,000 |
June
Las Vegas Lights FC v Tacoma Defiance
| June 5 5 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–0 | Tacoma Defiance | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Jennings  19'Duke  56', 74' |
Report | Kinzner 49' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 7,298 Referee: Joseph Salinas |
Las Vegas Lights FC v San Antonio FC
| June 11 6 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–1 | San Antonio FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Crisostomo 72' Jennings 82' (pen.) Vázquez 88' |
Report | Varela 9', 84' Lindley 72' Lema 90+3' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 6,102 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
LA Galaxy II v Las Vegas Lights FC
| June 16 7 | LA Galaxy II | 3–4 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Carson, California |
| 7:30 PM | Judd 5', 41', 68'
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Report | Quezada 9'
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Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Referee: William Hoffman |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Orange County SC
| June 19 8 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–3 | Orange County SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM |
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Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 5,976 |
Las Vegas Lights FC v San Diego Loyal SC
| June 25 9 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–2 | San Diego Loyal SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 5,762 |
July
Las Vegas Lights FC v Tacoma Defiance
| July 3 10 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–0 | Tacoma Defiance | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Musovski 5' Uche 48' Traore 82' |
Report | Rayyan 67' Anguiano 77' Mendoza 88' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Referee: Gerald Flores |
Oakland Roots SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| July 10 11 | Oakland Roots SC | 1–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Livermore, California |
| 7:00 PM | Weir 24' Ward 79' Diaz 88' |
Report | Crisostomo 47', 55' Leone 74' Molina 90' Traore 90+6' |
Stadium: Las Positas College Turf Field Attendance: 813 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| July 14 12 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–2 | Sacramento Republic FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM |
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Report |
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Stadium: Cashman Field |
El Paso Locomotive FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| July 17 13 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–0 | Las Vegas Lights FC | El Paso, TX |
| 6:30 PM | Yuma 35' Gómez 58' 89'Beaury 90+1' |
Report | Daroma 79' |
Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 7,019 Referee: Jeremy Scheer |
Real Monarchs SLC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| July 23 14 | Real Monarchs SLC | 3–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Herriman, Utah |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: 885 |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Orange County SC
| July 27 15 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 3–1 | Orange County SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Report |
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Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 5,273 |
August
Las Vegas Lights FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| August 7 16 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–2 | Phoenix Rising FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 5,708 Referee: Melvin Rivas |
Sacramento Republic FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| August 14 17 | Sacramento Republic FC | 2–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM |
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Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 9,329 |
San Diego Loyal SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| August 18 18 | San Diego Loyal SC | 5–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | San Diego, California |
| 7:30 PM | Report |
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Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 2,654 |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Oakland Roots SC
| August 21 19 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–3 | Oakland Roots SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Musovski 48' Uche 85' |
Report | Ornstil 30' Hernández 52' Enríquez 60' Bokila 82' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 4,220 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
Las Vegas Lights FC v LA Galaxy II
| August 27 20 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–3 | LA Galaxy II | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Musovski 31', 36' Sepulveda 89' Leone  90+2' |
Report | Judd 39' Harvey 59' Hernandez 70' (pen.) Dunbar 84' Cabral 90' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 7,292 Referee: Héctor Hernández |
September
Tacoma Defiance v Las Vegas Lights FC
| September 2 21 | Tacoma Defiance | 2–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Tacoma, Washington |
| 7:00 PM | Brewitt 36', 66' Adeniran 86' Anguiano 89' |
Report | Iloski 62' |
Stadium: Cheney Stadium Attendance: 844 Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| September 5 22 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–3 | Sacramento Republic FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:00 PM |
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Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 5,354 |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Oakland Roots SC
| September 8 23 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 0–1 | Oakland Roots SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Fall 41' Rodriguez 63' Hernández 90' Diaz 90+1' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 2,219 Referee: Mark Allatin |
Orange County SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| September 11 24 | Orange County SC | 3–0 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM |
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Report |
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Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,223 |
Phoenix Rising FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| September 15 25 | Phoenix Rising FC | 4–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Chandler, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass Attendance: 5,839 Referee: Luis Guardia |
Las Vegas Lights FC v San Diego Loyal SC
| September 25 26 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–4 | San Diego Loyal SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field |
October
Oakland Roots SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| October 2 27 | Oakland Roots SC | 2–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Livermore, California |
| 7:00 PM | Amarikwa  18', 24', 59' Leone 29' (o.g.) Fissore 80' |
Report | Trejo 5' Traore 16'  73' Sepulveda 27' Uche 89' El-mesmari 90+4' |
Stadium: Las Positas College Turf Field Attendance: 5,044 Referee: Michael Radchuk |
Las Vegas Lights FC v LA Galaxy II
| October 8 28 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 0–1 | LA Galaxy II | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:00 PM | Trejo 55' |
Report | Hernandez 8' Zubak 89' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Referee: Thomas Snyder |
Tacoma Defiance v Las Vegas Lights FC
| October 13 29 | Tacoma Defiance | 0–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Tacoma, Washington |
| 7:00 PM | Report | El-mesmari 46' Molina 81' |
Stadium: Cheney Stadium Attendance: 811 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| October 16 30 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 3–6 | Phoenix Rising FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 2:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Referee: Calin Radosav |
Orange County SC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| October 23 31 | Orange County SC | 2–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,996 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
| October 30 32 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–2 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:00 PM |
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Report |
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Stadium: Cashman Field |
References
- ↑ Padilla, Raymond (January 25, 2022). "Las Vegas Lights 2022 schedule". Things To Do In Las Vegas. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ Brewer, Ray (April 29, 2021). "Brighter Lights: A new partnership could bring fresh success to Las Vegas' professional soccer team". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Cherundolo returns home, to coach & develop players with Las Vegas and LAFC". www.americansoccernow.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ Seeman, Matthew (March 12, 2021). "Las Vegas Lights FC hire new coach, reach affiliation deal with Los Angeles FC". KSNV. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Lights FC 2021 Roster". Las Vegas Lights FC. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ↑ Richards, Rochelle; Pm (March 30, 2021). "Las Vegas Lights announce 2021 season schedule". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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